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Auto dealerships sell dreams. Buyers may say they need “basic transportation,” but the showroom floor is about wants not needs. Shiny displays of cars and trucks are designed to inspire fantasies of freedom and the open road. The strategy works. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) reports that total dealership revenue reached an all-time high of $806 billion in 2014.

Even Warren Buffet has gone all in, purchasing the country’s fifth-largest car dealership in 2013. But imagine the Oracle of Omaha’s displeasure if his showroom floor was scuffed. Car dealership cleaning is more than a need. It’s the backdrop to the fantasy, so it has to be done well.

It’s Always Showtime

A variety of different materials are appropriate for showroom floors. Epoxy, linoleum and large ceramic tiles are common options as they resist gouges and handle heavy rolling and stationary loads. Light colors with a heavy shine shows off cars best, but they also show wear and tear.

Protect your showroom floor from rain, snow, grit and salt with an indoor/outdoor walk off mat system. Daily cleaning is a must, but a heavy autoscrubber can be unwieldy. Luckily lighter, nimbler push-behind floor systems clean and polish just as well.

Dealerships usually feature curtain wall window systems to let in light and show off the cars. Be sure to keep them pristine and free of fingerprints and streaks.

Where the Rubber Hits the Road

Backroom spaces, where the paperwork is signed, is just as important. Less flashy and shiny than the showroom, these cubicles and offices should look and feel comfortable yet professional. Floors, either hardwood, carpet or a mix, still need to be stain and scuff free. Dust desks, shelving and task lights daily. Upholstered furniture should look and smell fresh and clean.

Buying a car takes hours so expect shoppers to use your restrooms. Keep them clean and welcoming with daily attention. Check them hourly for restocking. Touchpoints like door pulls, faucet taps and soap dispensers should sparkle.

After the Sale

NADA estimates that dealerships totaled $97.18 billion in parts and service sales in 2015. Still competition for this market is fierce. To boost customer loyalty, many dealerships are upgrading their waiting areas by adding computer lounges, cafes and playrooms. Finishes, fixtures and furnishings here often have a hospitality feel; comfortable seating, warm flooring and small desks and tables enhance the customer experience.

Maintaining these areas are just as important as the showroom. Carpets need daily vacuuming. Shampoo as necessary. Upholstered furniture should be stain and crumb-free. Keep play areas neat and inviting.

Don’t ignore service bays and drop-off areas either. Clean grease and grime off the floor before it gets tracked into the customer waiting rooms.

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When it comes to cleaning restrooms and other heavily soiled areas, nothing beats Spray-and-Vac cleaning technology. And the OmniFlex approach offers a cost-effective and easy way to get there. Just purchase a preconfigured 500 psi Spray-and-Vac system, or combine the 500 psi OmniFlex Pump System with the Wet Vacuum and the Trolley-Bucket for the ultimate cleaning experience.
Modeled after the original Spray-and-Vac system, Kaivac’s No-Touch Cleaning® machine, the OmniFlex system is built for extreme soil removal. It empowers workers to clean hygienically without touching contaminated surfaces. Plus, it helps cut labor, chemical and equipment costs.

The OmniFlex AutoVac is an automated floor cleaning machine that's three-four times faster than mopping with one major difference: it actually removes the soils completely from the floor surface instead of spreading them around. Even more impressive, it rivals the performance of an auto scrubber - at a fraction of the cost!
A really fast, simple approach to clean, safe floors, this system is perfect for high speed cleaning of hard surface areas, such as hallways, entranceways, cafeterias, lobbies, warehouses, fitness areas and more. It’s as fast and effective as an auto scrubber without the added cost or complexity, making it perfect for building service contractors and facility managers alike.
Also available, our newest AutoVac powered by Lithium-Ion.

The OmniFlex AutoVac is an automated high performance floor cleaning machine that's three-four times faster than a mop, but instead of spreading soils, it actually removes them completely from the floor surface. Even more impressive, it cleans as well and as fast as a traditional walk-behind or ride-on auto scrubber at a fraction of the cost!
A really simple approach to cleaner, safer floors, this system is perfect for high speed cleaning of hard surface areas, such as entranceways, hallways, cafeterias, lobbies, warehouses, fitness areas and more. It rivals the performance of an auto scrubber without the added cost or complexity, making it perfect for building service contractors and facility managers alike.

A pH neutral daily cleaner that’s tough on soils but gentle on floors and finishes. It works great on virtually any hard surface flooring, like vinyl, stone, polished concrete, marble, rubber, epoxy, granite, ceramic and more. It’s ideal for use with the OmniFlex AutoVac but can also be applied using an automatic scrubber or a mopping system.
Like all Kaivac chemicals, this neutral cleaner is designed specifically for use with our wet vacuum systems. In fact, we are so confident in the performance and suitability of our chemicals that we offer a lifetime warranty on our OmniFlex vacuum motor to customers who use them exclusively.
Also available in 1 gallon jugs.

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